Hartford International University for Religion and Peace.
As a pioneering, interreligious, international university, Hartford International has helped thousands of people find peace within, and many thousands more find peace with each other. At HIU, we engage in robust religious studies and meaningful interfaith dialogue to deepen our beliefs, respect our differences, and help bring peace to the world.
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HIU Highlights
Academic Programs
Pioneering an interreligious environment like no other – we help thousands of people deepen their faith & lead countless more out of conflict.
Continuing and Professional Education
Learning opportunities for thriving in a religiously complex world.
Learn More »Religion Research
From our faculty to our students, Hartford International is home to and fosters world-renowned scholars who are engaged in religion research – exploring answers to questions of faith in the world today.
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Global & Community Partnerships
Our students work with religious scholars across the globe – from consortiums with the world’s top academic institutions to local and international communities.
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General HIU News
HIU Welcomes Assistant Dean of Student ExperienceSeptember 1, 2026
HIU is thrilled to welcome Nelizabeth Diaz as Assistant Dean of Student Experience.
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Equinox Earth Songs: An Evening with Terry HermsenCome hear poet and songwriter Terry Hermsen for a soulful evening of ecologically informed love, outrage, mourning, wit, and joy. In poems and songs, Terry will trace the existential shift into eco-awakening and belonging, inviting us with him into this journey of creating restorative Earth
A Heart for All
Our approach to theological study is about building connections and experiencing our differences – nourishing love for the entire human family, no matter where you come from or what faith you hold closest in your heart.
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From the Blog
Islamic Chaplaincy
Suhbah in the Rockies: Reflections from the Sohaib Sultan Chaplains Retreat
In Snowmass Village, Colorado, in a place where the mountain peaks let you witness the Divine attributes of Jalal (Majesty) and Jamal (Beauty) side by side, thirty-three chaplains and their families, fifty-six of us in all, spent nearly four days together. The post Suhbah in the Rockies: Reflections from the Sohaib Sultan Chaplains Retreat first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Equitable Justice & International Peacebuilding
Centering Women and Girls in Peace building and Atrocity Prevention
The conflict in Sudan has become a devastating reminder that wars are not only fought on battlefields; they are experienced in homes, communities, and the daily lives of civilians. The post Centering Women and Girls in Peace building and Atrocity Prevention first appeared on Religion & Peace.
Equitable Justice & International Peacebuilding
Sacred Peace Building: Reimagining Places of Worship as Centers of Dialogue, Belonging, and Community Healing
Peace building is often associated with diplomats negotiating ceasefires and organizations responding to conflict in fragile states. Yet some of the most meaningful work of building peace begins much closer to home. The post Sacred Peace Building: Reimagining Places of Worship as Centers of Dialogue, Belonging, and Community Healing first appeared on Religion & Peace.
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